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Author Preparation Checklist

Arrive at your publishing conversation prepared.

Bring what you have. These questions help us choose the next useful step together.

Your reader

Who will read the book, and what should the reading experience deliver?

Your manuscript

Collect your outline, draft, recordings, notes, illustrations, or completed files.

Your goals

Identify the publishing, readership, business, or legacy goals behind the project.

Your rights

Check permissions for quotations, images, interviews, and existing content.

Your resources

Consider your schedule, budget, feedback availability, and launch support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens on the strategy call?

We review your idea or manuscript, publishing goals, and starting point. You leave with a clearer view of relevant services and next steps.

How do I choose the right level of support?

Tell us what you have completed and where you need help. We assess the manuscript or existing assets and outline a suitable scope.

What happens before work begins?

Your written proposal identifies deliverables, fees, responsibilities, approvals, and schedule. Review the agreement before authorizing the project.

You have the idea. Let’s put a plan behind your book.

Start with a conversation about your goals, your manuscript, and the publishing path suited to you.

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